Portland Therapy Center
Alana Ogilvie

Alana Ogilvie (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, CST

I provide counseling to clients who are looking to restore their intimacy, reignite their romantic spark, and cultivate enduring connection.

Client Status

waitlist

Contact

503-850-8310

110 S Bancroft St

Suite B

Portland, 97239

Email Website

At a Glance

Me

Rate: $180-$250

Provides free initial consultation

Provides telehealth services

Practicing Since: 2012

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Relationship

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network

My Ideal Client

Do you feel like your partner has become your roommate and the spark is gone? My ideal clients are those seeking to restore emotional and physical intimacy, address issues related to sexual difficulties, and enhance their overall relationship satisfaction. Whether you’re dealing with communication challenges, desire differences, or complex sexual dynamics, I’m here to support you on your journey to a lasting connection.

My Background and Approach

I hold a Master's Degree in Couple & Family Therapy, with a specialization in Sex Therapy, from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in both Oregon and Washington. With over a decade of experience as a couples counselor, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a compassionate approach to my practice. I utilize a variety of models and evidence-based practices, including emotion-focused therapy (EFT) and intersystems theory. As a systemic-oriented therapist, I believe that people are connected to each other through a system of intertwining relationships. Sometimes, as people encounter changes, problems arise that individuals and partners cannot handle on their own. My role is to support you in building positive, secure relationships that will improve your well-being and interpersonal experiences.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the healing power that comes from dismantling internalized systems of oppression (racism, misogyny, ableism, etc.) and I am passionate about helping my clients break free of previously identified constraints and negative beliefs that keep them, their loved ones, and society at large stuck and unable to reach their full potential. My clinical interests include working with couples, relationship groups, and individuals on communication issues, a lost sense of connection, and sexual dysfunction in the context of their relationships. My passions are addressing sexual desire differences in couples, working with neurodiverse partnerships, and helping clients explore or renegotiate open relationships. When I am not in the office, you can find me practicing yoga, wine tasting, skiing Mt. Hood, or camping with my partner and friends.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Feminist External link

    In my work I focus on reworking gendered power dynamics with individuals and couples and addressing social inequities that keep partners form being collaborative with one another.

  • Family Systems External link

    As a marriage and family therapist my primary training and expertise is in family systems and working with relationship dynamics.

  • Emotionally Focused External link

    Using an integrated EFT approach I help couples and individuals identify their primary emotions, work through maladaptive responses, and develop empathy and compassion for themselves and others.

Issues I Treat

Specialties

  • Relationship / Marriage Issues External link

    As a marriage and family therapist my primary expertise is in working with couples facing a variety of issues and concerns. I have experience working with emotional unavailability and disconnection, communication differences, divorce and conscious un-coupling.

  • Sexual Problems External link

    I have specialized training in sex therapy and have experience with paraphilias/ kink, sexual health concerns, desire discrepancy issues, erectile/ ejaculation issues and sexual pain.

  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships External link

    Opening up a relationship or re-contracting an existing one can be daunting. I have experience working with polyamorous individuals and couples on issues such as contracting, jealousy and emotional transparency.

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